A 10-Year Risk Assessment and Primary Prevention Study of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Among Adult Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), primarily driven by atherosclerosis, are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) poses a significant public health challenge. To estimate...

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Published in:	Medicina
Main Authors:	Abdulhameed Alkhalaf, Qasem Aljabr, Khalid Al Mulla, Duaa Almubarak, Abdul Sattar Khan, Zainab Y. Al Jaziri, Ibrahim Albahrani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Subjects:	atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) 10-year ASCVD risk primary prevention risk factors statin therapy aspirin use
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/1/132